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Cancun, Mexico may be best known as a Spring break destination that turns into party city on a nightly basis, but you'll also find a number of cultural sites and attractions throughout the beautiful peninsula. Cancun is home to several historic sites that date back to the ancient Mayan civilization, and you can take eco-tours or hikes across the rainforests and trails to see these magnificent sites firsthand.  Here's where you'll find some of the most popular attractions in Cancun, Mexico:

Garrafon National Park
Head to Isla Mujeres right off Cancun's coast to spend the day exploring Garrafon National Park. The park is one of the best places to go snorkeling, kayaking or just for relaxing under the sun, and you can also catch some of the most scenic sites of the forest. Visit the park website at www.garrafon.com or call +52.998.883.31.43 for more information.

Xcaret Theme Park
The Xcaret Theme Park is the place to enjoy an eco-adventure in the great outdoors. The venue features a butterfly aviary, bat cave, flamingo pond, and you can even see live Mexican folk music performances on site. Head here to experience Mexican traditions and see dozens of native plants and animals up close.

Nichupte Lagoon
If you're in the mood for a boat tour, head to the reefs around Nichupte Lagoon to see the schools of fish, or go on a snorkeling adventure. The shallow reef around this area is the perfect spot to see dozens of marine animals, and a guided tour of the area will give you some insights about the rich history of this beautiful region. Call +52.998.848.8327 for tour information.

Parque Nizuc Water Park
If you're looking for a place to see the dolphins, head to this water park that offers dolphin encounter experiences throughout the day. You can swim in the pools, take a raft ride and swim with the dolphins with the trainer-for-a-day programs. Call (998) 881-3000 for more information.

MayaVentura
This giant labyrinth is a great place to play on a rainy day in Cancun. The venue is located inside the Isla Shopping Centre, and is a live treasure hunt that features an obstacle course that you have to tackle in order to win. It's a fun adventure for kids and adults, and is open from 1p.m. to 10 p.m. each day.